The herb for wind stroke (yue zhong feng) is Ai Ye (Mugwort). The effects and functions of wind stroke include: moistening the lungs and stopping cough; dispelling wind and alleviating itching. It is primarily used to treat sore throat, tuberculosis cough, hemoptysis, bronchitis, gastroenteritis, rheumatic pain, external bleeding, and skin itching. Therefore, Ai Ye is … Read more
Inheriting the legacy of Qi and Huang, a public account with substance and warmth The Concept of Body FluidsBody fluids (jinye) refer to all normal fluids in the body and are the fundamental substances that constitute and maintain life activities. In contrast to Qi, body fluids are considered Yin in nature, hence they are also … Read more
Compendium of Materia Medica 本 草 纲 目 The Compendium of Materia Medica (Bencao Gangmu) was written by the Ming Dynasty physician Li Shizhen. It is a monumental work that synthesizes and summarizes previous achievements in materia medica, compiled over decades of practice and research. The book contains over 1.9 million words, divided into 16 … Read more
Click the blue text above and remember to follow us!Strengthens the spleen, dries dampness, and dispels filth. It treats excessive dampness obstructing the spleen, abdominal distension, loss of appetite, vomiting, diarrhea, malaria, and seasonal colds.According to the Compendium of Materia Medica: “[Zhenheng] states: Cang Zhu treats dampness, applicable to the upper, middle, and lower parts… … Read more
Director Ning provides you with knowledge on health and wellness.Click below to follow for free↓↓↓ Method: Moxibustion Foot Bath with Ai Ye (Mugwort) Ai Ye has the effects of dispelling cold, relieving pain, and eliminating dampness and itching. Therefore, to eliminate dampness, you might consider soaking your feet in Ai Ye before bed. First, boil … Read more
So, what are the most effective methods for eliminating dampness? 1. Dietary Therapy for Dampness Dietary therapy can effectively remove dampness. In daily meals, one can consume foods that help eliminate dampness, detoxify, reduce swelling, and promote diuresis. However, it is important to consume these foods over a long period for effectiveness. Common foods for … Read more
01. Cè Bǎi Yè (Platycladus orientalis) – Bitter, used for vomiting, nosebleeds, and dysentery; promotes hair growth and dispels dampness. 02. Huái Shí (Sophora japonica) – Bitter, treats damp itching and hemorrhoids; stops excessive salivation. 03. Wǎ Lèng Zǐ (Cynanchum atratum) – Salty, effective for blood clots in women and phlegm accumulation in men; can … Read more